Around the Region

Wednesday

Aug 10, 2016 at 10:18 AM

Friday, Aug. 1287th annual Feast of St. Rocco: 6:30 p.m., Pearl and Thacher streets, Malden. The Saint Rocco’s Feast Association will celebrate 87 years of tradition during their annual “Grande Festa.” Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 with the annual procession led by the statue of Saint Rocco, followed by musical entertainment by the band, Beatlejuice. On Aug. 13, musical group Keep it Real Band will take the stage, before Back to the 80’s closes out the night. On Aug. 14, the festival will honor Saint Rocco with a full procession in the streets of Malden starting at 2 p.m. Then, Richie Willis and the Jewels will perform, along with Vinyl Groove. Mix 104.1FM will be on hand with goodies. The event will include home-cooked Italian food and children’s activities. For information: 781-462-5043; saintroccosfeast.org; facebook.com/pages/St-Rocco-Malden.

Saturday, Aug. 13Fells Running Club “Intermediate” Trail Run: 8-9:30 a.m., upper Sheepfold parking lot, Route 28, Stoneham. This “intermediate” trail will follow the 5.5-mile Reservoir Trail around the Winchester reservoirs. Pace will be about 11 minutes per mile, and terrain will be rocky and uneven. Meet at 8 a.m. at the upper Sheepfold parking lot off Route 28 in Stoneham. The leader will be waiting near the bulletin/map kiosk at the end of the parking lot. The group will start running at exactly 8:10 a.m. Lightning or very heavy rain cancels the event. For information: 617-335-7310; rich@friendsofthefells.org.

Pop-Up Stoneham: Crafting on the Common: 10 a.m. to noon, Stoneham Town Common, 35 Central St. Craft supplies will be included. Co-sponsor is Michaels of Stoneham.

Medford/Malden Community Celebration: 5-8 p.m., Fellsmere Pond field, Malden. Medford and Malden residents are invited to come together at the Fellsmere Pond field to follow up the Lantern Walk with a second community event celebrating both diversity and unity. The goal of the celebration is to bring people of Medford and Malden together for a multi-cultural, multi-generational event, and to discuss what the community can do to purchase the Malden Hospital site. The event will include a giant potluck, a diversity drum circle, an “adventure pop-up playground” for preschoolers and games for children. Patrons will also discuss a variety of ways everyone can participate in what is being called “The Medford Malden Collaboration” — a co-endeavor to do something great with the hospital site that truly serves the people of both cities. For information: rwdoolittle@gmail.com.

Melrose Democrats Barbecue: 4-7 p.m., 125 Trenton St., Melrose. The Melrose Democratic City Committee will hold its annual barbecue. Hosted by State Rep. Paul Brodeur, this event is intended to provide an opportunity to connect with fellow Melrose Democrats in a fun, casual setting. Tickets: $20 per person, $30 per family. For information: 781-620-1107; portillo.mario.a@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 16Babes in the Woods: 9-10 a.m., Flynn Rink, 300 Elm St., Medford. Babes in the Woods is an adult-paced hike designed for parents who carry their children. These hikes will not be appropriate for young children who walk, and trails will not accommodate strollers. For information: friendsofthefells.org.

Computer game design workshop: 1 p.m., Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St. The Saugus Public Library will host a computer game design workshop from the Rhode Island Computer Museum for ages 7-10. Participants will learn how to make their own computer games. For information: sauguspubliclibrary.org.

Ben Rudnick and Friends: 5 p.m., Condon Band Shell, 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford. The Medford Family Network will conclude its six-concert summer series with Bed Rudnick and Friends. Included will be music, dancing, art activities, free books and community information.

“Savvy Social Security Planning” workshop: 6 p.m., South Medford Fire Station, meeting room, 0 Medford St. The workshop, “Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income,” will answer questions faced by many Social Security beneficiaries, such as factors to consider when applying for benefits, when to delay benefits, when to not delay benefits, how to check earnings records, how to estimate benefits, how to coordinate benefits with a spouse and how to minimize taxes on social security. Seating is limited. For information and to RSVP: 791-396-4985; andrea.mcgrath@voyafa.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 17“Amelia Earhart and the Friendship Flight”: 7 p.m., Medford Public Library, 111 High St. In June 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Her flight in the plane, called “Friendship,” made her an international celebrity and changed her life. This lecture by Barbara Kerr will cover the complicated events leading up to the flight, as well as the course of Earhart’s life before and after the famous flight. Kerr is the director of the Medford Public Library and the director of collections at the Medford Historical Society and Museum. The event is presented by the Friends of the Medford Public Library. For information: medfordlibrary.org.

Sing-Along with Matt Heaton: 10:30 a.m., Medford Public Library, 111 High St. The Medford Public Library will present a parent/child interactive songfest with Matt Heaton. Sing-alongs are for parents and their children, ages 3 and younger. For information: medfordlibrary.org.

YA Anime Party: 2-3 p.m., Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, 345 Main St., Wakefield.Kids ages 10 and older are welcome to view a couple of episodes of popular anime and make a craft. Registration is required. Space is limited. For information: wakefieldlibrary.org.